Michael Francies

Michael Shaul Francies is a British solicitor who specializes in equity financing. He is currently the managing partner of the London office of Weil, Gotshal & Manges.

Early life and education

Francies was born in Israel, but moved to the UK as a young child. He earned his law degree at Manchester University; and did graduate work in finance at the College of Law, London.

Career

After completing the bar, Francies began working with Clifford Chance. In 1998 he moved to Weil Gotshal & Manges, where he still works.
In 2009 an industry magazine described Francies as "the best UK corporate partner currently practising with a US firm."

Honours

2004, "Partner of the Year" - The Lawyer.
2006, "Deal Lawyer of the Year" - Legal Week.
2008, one of the Times Online's "Law 100", a list of "the most powerful and influential within the law today".
2009, "Hot 100 2009" - ''The Lawyer''